Things to Do Tonight, Friday September 11th, in Washington, DC.

There's a version of this city that empties at six and another that doesn't, and I only pay attention to the second one.

These events are worth leaving the house for. Ask me for something more specific.

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Embassy Row Spy Tour

Embassy Row Spy Tour

Fri, Sep 11 · 6:30 PM

Northwest Washington

Historic mansions & spy stories

DC Natives September First Flower Friday Garden Party

DC Natives September First Flower Friday Garden Party One-time only

Fri, Sep 11 · 6:00 PM

Northeast Washington

Monastery garden social

The Yards Island Cinema: Soul Surfer

The Yards Island Cinema: Soul Surfer One-time only

Fri, Sep 11 · 7:00 PM

Navy Yard

Tropical outdoor movie night

Aldous Harding

Aldous Harding One-time only

Fri, Sep 11 · 8:00 PM

Northwest Washington

enigmatic indie folk

Art All Night - Barracks Row

Art All Night - Barracks Row One-time only

Fri, Sep 11 · 5:00 PM

Capitol Hill

music-themed arts festival

Antonia Jade King: Beyoncé: One of One

Antonia Jade King: Beyoncé: One of One One-time only

Fri, Sep 11 · 7:00 PM

H Street Corridor

Beyoncé scholar book talk

Funkadelic "Maggot Brain" Reissue Listening Party

Funkadelic "Maggot Brain" Reissue Listening Party One-time only

Fri, Sep 11 · 6:00 PM

Northeast Washington

Funk on wax

Monteverdi’s Legacy

Monteverdi’s Legacy One-time only

Fri, Sep 11 · 8:00 PM

Capitol Hill

Baroque vocal jewels

BANDITS ON THE RUN w/ Sam Sample

BANDITS ON THE RUN w/ Sam Sample One-time only

Fri, Sep 11 · 7:00 PM

Northeast Washington

Theatrical indie-folk

Erev Rosh Hashanah at Sixth & I

Erev Rosh Hashanah at Sixth & I One-time only

Fri, Sep 11 · 7:00 PM

Northwest Washington

Inclusive new year service

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Venus

Venus

Fri, Sep 11 · 7:30 PM

Northwest Washington

Dark comedy premiere

Friday Happy Hours at Key Bridge Boathouse

Friday Happy Hours at Key Bridge Boathouse

Fri, Sep 11 · 5:00 PM

Northwest Washington

Riverside drinks & paddling

Rastapé

Rastapé One-time only

Fri, Sep 11 · 8:00 PM

Northwest Washington

high-energy brazilian forró

Southfield w/ Acid Red Dress + Caroline McQuaig

Southfield w/ Acid Red Dress + Caroline McQuaig One-time only

Fri, Sep 11 · 8:00 PM

Northwest Washington

Triple bill in a pocket

The Art of Style

The Art of Style Hot right now

Fri, Sep 11 · 7:00 PM

Northeast Washington

Live art after dark

Walker & Royce, VNSSA, Luke Andy [Open Air]

Walker & Royce, VNSSA, Luke Andy [Open Air] One-time only

Fri, Sep 11 · 6:00 PM

Northeast Washington

Warehouse house rave

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How are these things to do tonight in Washington, DC chosen?

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Is all of this really happening now?

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